Chicago Bulls (6-6) vs. Denver Nuggets (10-2)
November 17, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Denver Nuggets -13.5; Over/Under: 241.5
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The Denver Nuggets play host to the Chicago Bulls at the Ball Arena on Monday night. Here’s a Nuggets vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Nuggets vs Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls have been cold lately as they’ve lost six of their last seven games overall. They will be hoping to arrest a five-game slide after falling painfully short to the Jazz in a 150-147 double overtime loss last night. Coby White led the team with 27 points and eight assists off the bench, Josh Giddey tallied a triple-double of 26 points with 12 rebounds and 13 assists, Nikola Vucevic scored 21 points with 13 rebounds while Matas Buzelis chipped in with 18 points.
As a team, the Bulls shot 45 percent from the field and 19 of 50 from the 3-point line as they squandered a 15-point lead in regulation. They eventually lost in the second overtime period where the Jazz’s Keyonte George made the game-winner with just 2.0 seconds left on the clock.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets have been on fire as they’ve won 10 of their first 12 games of the season and they will be aiming for an eighth straight victory after beating the Timberwolves in a 123-112 road win on Saturday. Nikola Jokic led the team with a triple-double of 27 points with 12 rebounds and 11 assists while Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray and Tim Hardaway Jr each scored 23 points.
As a team, the Nuggets shot 47 percent from the field and 14 of 29 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sluggish start and trailed going into halftime. Before they turned the tide with their defense and dominated the second half by 68-52 to win comfortably in the end. The Nuggets got just 15 points from their bench players, but all five starters finished in double figures in scoring.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 10 night games at Ball Arena.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last five games.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six games.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won four of their last five games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Nuggets have lost three of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Nuggets’ last 10 home games against the Bulls have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (50.6%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (31.5%).
- The Bulls have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 19 points vs 76ers on November 4.
- The Bulls rank 30th for second chance points (149) this season.
Nuggets vs Bulls Prediction
The Nuggets are keeping eyes on Julian Strawther and Cameron Johnson for this one, while the Bulls are still playing without Tre Jones and Zach Collins. The Bulls are starting to get healthy with players like Giddey and White returning to the court, so I expect them to turn their fortunes around sooner rather than later.
However, it’s tough to play any team on the second night of a back to back set, so I don’t like the Bulls travelling all the way to Denver to take on a surging Nuggets team. The Bulls may also elect to rest some players here, so I will stick with the Nuggets to stay hot at home.
